Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of industries and backgrounds and our highlighter series is designed to give us an opportunity to go deeper into their stories with to goal of understanding them, their thought process, how their values formed and the foundations of their stories. Check out some incredible folks below – many of whom you may have read about already and a few new names as well.
Tonia Ranco
Absolutely. I recently became a part of the Ulta Beauty Collective, and that was a huge proud moment for me. As an over-50 African-American beauty creator, it felt incredibly meaningful to be recognized in a space that hasn’t always highlighted women who look like me or are my age. Read more>>
Millisa Picazo
What I’m most proud of is the life I’ve been quietly building behind the scenes — the person I’ve become through the everyday choices, challenges, and moments that no one sees. As a mother, I nurture not only my children but also the version of myself that is learning, healing, and growing alongside them. Read more>>
Jess Dukes
In spring of 2017, i was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after having Hashimotos since 2008 and you hear words like that, no matter your age, your mental health goes straight in the dumpster right after. While recovering, I had a really hard time showing up for myself and being optimistic about my health. Read more>>
Tiffany Banks
I started using my pain as power when I stepped fully into my role as The Texas Beauty Coach. I realized the challenges I’d faced in life and in my career were actually lessons that shaped my artistry and my ability to empower others. Read more>>
Nathan Araya
Before the world had expectations or opinions about who I should become, I was a curious kid trying to make sense of two worlds at once. I grew up between different cultures, communities, and responsibilities. I was the kid who paid attention, who asked questions, who felt the weight of potential long before I had the language for it. Read more>>
Nic Brown
I think that there’s a common misconception about the security professionals within our community. People see our world filtered through the lens of TMZ, social media platforms, TV, ect that spin the image of what we do on a regular basis for our clients. The truth is that we are all people too. Read more>>
Steven Haynes
When people are shopping for a cold plunge they tend to care about two things: price and aesthetics. ‘Does it look cool, and is it affordable.’ But once you own a cold plunge your #1 care-about becomes reliability. Read more>>
Julie Ahmad
I will regret not starting this sooner. I wish I had been braver ten years ago and stepped fully into the vision I had for a gallery that uplifts women artists. I think about how many more talented women could have benefited if I had begun earlier. Read more>>
